The five-year national survival rate rose to 25%.
But it lags behind most U.S. states in a category nearly as important: screenings.
The annual report highlighted some good news, saying gains have been made in recent years, especially in survival rate. However, it also stressed that more work is needed — including in the Garden State. However, disparities continue to be a problem, the report found. The national survival rate remained at only 20% among communities of color.
While progress has been made, the disease is still the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. It claims more than 350 lives daily, and every year, about 237,000 people will be diagnosed, according to the ALA.“Lung cancer screening is key to early diagnosis, and early diagnosis saves lives.
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